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Meliá Phuket Karon to open in 2021
Meliá Phuket Karon to open in 2021
PHUKET: Leading Spanish hotel company Meliá Hotels International has announced the signing of the Meliá Phuket Karon, the company’s second property in Phuket, following the Meliá Phuket Mai Khao.
Phuket Police arrest Chalong car dealer for loan sharking
Phuket Police arrest Chalong car dealer for loan sharking
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial police and soldiers from 25th Military Circle, stationed in Phuket, have reported arresting a secondhand car dealer in Chalong for loan sharking.
Phuket Town faces scheduled blackout
Phuket Town faces scheduled blackout
PHUKET: The Provincial Electrical Authority (PEA) Phuket office has announced scheduled blackouts in Phuket Town tomorrow (Nov 8), with another blackout along Wichit Songkram Rd next Tuesday (Nov 13).
Catching illegal guides is tricky: ‘They disguise themselves like tourists’
Catching illegal guides is tricky: ‘They disguise themselves like tourists’
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Thanyawat Chanpinit has pointed out that catching illegal guides leading tours around the island was more difficult than it seems as they tend “dress like tourists”, he told a meeting yesterday (Nov 6).
Despite French resistance, Orange Bar surrender to Shot Bar
Despite French resistance, Orange Bar surrender to Shot Bar
POOL: Orange Bar stay bottom of Rawai Pool League Division A after Monday’s (Nov 5) matches. They visited second place Shot Bar, who were heavy favourites.
Heavy weather warning issued for Phuket
Heavy weather warning issued for Phuket
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has today issued a heavy weather warning for provinces in the Andaman region including Phuket from today (Nov 7) through Sunday (Nov 10).
Phuket beaches to get lifeguards
Phuket beaches to get lifeguards
PHUKET: Nearly B37 million* will be spent on providing lifeguards at 12 Phuket beaches next year, Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana announced today (Nov 6).
Truck caught refuelling Phuket speedboats at Rawai Beach – again
Truck caught refuelling Phuket speedboats at Rawai Beach – again
PHUKET: The Chief of the Phuket office of the Ministry of Energy and Rawai Municipality have both vowed to track down and fine the driver of a fuel truck that continues to refuel speedboats directly from the Rawai beach road.
Phoenix salvage team gives up
Phoenix salvage team gives up
PHUKET: Spitz Tech Co Ltd, the company responsible for the salvage of the sunken tour boat Phoenix, has ceased its efforts in recovering the wreck, claiming it has encountered too many problems raising the 29-metre-long boat.
Brit charged, fined after yacht lightning-strike fire
Brit charged, fined after yacht lightning-strike fire
PHUKET: The British skipper on board the yacht that caught fire after a lightning strike and burned to the waterline off Phuket late last Saturday afternoon has been handed down a three-month suspended jail term and fined B3,000 for operating a boat in Thai waters without the appropriate license.
Transport Minister inaugurates Central footbridge
Transport Minister inaugurates Central footbridge
PHUKET: Thailand’s Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith today (Nov 5) inaugurated the official opening of the 38-metre-long span that is the pedestrian footbridge joining Central Phuket’s Floresta and Festival buildings.
Phuket City Mayor announce formation of ‘Phuket City Guardian Association’
Phuket City Mayor announce formation of ‘Phuket City Guardian Association’
PHUKET: The Mayor of Phuket City Municipality today held a meeting to announce the formation of the ‘Phuket City Guardian Association’, the aims of which are directly related to the National Education Act 1999.
Blood test clears Brit expat of drunk driving in horrific accident
Blood test clears Brit expat of drunk driving in horrific accident
PHUKET: A British expat involved in a horrific accident in which a pedestrian’s body was torn to pieces has been cleared of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the accident.
The Dark Underworld of Thailand’s Foreign University Students
The Dark Underworld of Thailand’s Foreign University Students
Thirty years ago, Thailand hosted very few international students. Today, the number has grown upwards of 30,000 when one counts all grades and short-term exchange students. On the surface of things, 400% growth sounds like the greatest return in the world. Yet, growing evidence suggests that these figures are hiding some demons.
Phuket Opinion: Restoring confidence
Phuket Opinion: Restoring confidence
PHUKET: If there’s one phrase the world is tired of hearing these past few months it is has to be Thai officials repeating just how important it is “to restore tourists’ confidence” that Phuket is a safe place to travel.
Phuket marine safety inspected ahead of high season
Phuket marine safety inspected ahead of high season
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana yesterday (Nov 2) led a team of officials to conduct safety checks on ferries and other tourist boats operating out of Chalong Pier as part of the annual safety drive ahead of the high season.
No irregularities found in latest Phuket IUU fishing inspection
No irregularities found in latest Phuket IUU fishing inspection
PHUKET: Officials from various Phuket government agencies joined together yesterday to carry out random inspections on fishing boats at Rassada Pier looking for cases of illegal employment, working conditions and human trafficking.
BISP Cruzeiro Football Academy compete in the 2018 Borneo Cup
BISP Cruzeiro Football Academy compete in the 2018 Borneo Cup
FOOTBALL: The BISP Cruzeiro Football Academy U13s and U15s teams travelled to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah in East Malaysia late last month to compete in the 2018 Borneo Cup.
Ao Nang cliff fall, sex-assault survivor Hannah Gavios to run New York City Marathon on crutches
Ao Nang cliff fall, sex-assault survivor Hannah Gavios to run New York City Marathon on crutches
NEW YORK: What was supposed to be a dream trip for Hannah Gavios turned into what she calls “the worst nightmare one could imagine.”
Phuket protest targets illegal tour guides
Phuket protest targets illegal tour guides
PHUKET: More than 50 Thai tour guides from the Andaman region gathered at Provincial Hall this morning (Nov 2) to hand over a letter of complaint to Phuket Vice Governor Thanyawat Chanpinit and Phuket Provincial Office Chief Administrative Officer (Palad) Anupong Wawong.